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2003 Chrysler 300M Consumer Discussions
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Chrysler 300M Starting/Stalling problems
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Re: 2003 300M Hard Starting [dmorri3035]
There are a few rules of thumb I use to determine what may be causing some hard or intermittent starting issues , other than what may be some sort of serious cause. Firstly and foremost , is that the battery terminals must be clean , or in a condition where I have cleaned them recently (within 6mths) with a battery terminal cleaner , to ensure good contact with the computer in ... Read More
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Re: 2002 300M wont start after 3 attempts [tony1965]
I believe Chrysler had issues with the 300M series in 2002 and 2003 with sensors and PCs going bad. I found many posts about this and wish I would have known that when I picked up this car. Replace Cam, Crank sensors first. See if that fixes it. If not then replace the PC. Use only official Chrysler parts or your issue may not be resolved. I had to tell the ... Read More
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starting
i have a 2003 chrysler 300m .. bought it a week ago with 108,000 miles... runs really good but now all of a sudden after i crack it 4 or 5 times it doesnt wanna start...it turns over and tries to crank and eventually after trying alot of times it will start and run but when you gas it its like it has trash or something in it.. kinda stalls out ... Read More
Chrysler 300M
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Re: Check Engine light [whatsgood]
Hi my husband bought me a 2003 300m special last year for my birthday! I loved the car at first, drove great, plus fast and its beautiful; but then started hating it too cuz of its issues. My check engine lite started coming on also plus at 2500 rpm its would act like it had a bad cough. I've gotten a couple of code of P0340 and P0344 the past few ... Read More
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Re: Saying hi [ruski_is_me]
My first 300M was a 1999. It was fully loaded, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat with a tan leather interior. It was one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen, but it was a real pleasure to drive as well. I traded it for my second 300M, a 2003 Special in Midnight Metallic Blue, with a two tone gray and black leather interior. The upgrades of the Special made ... Read More
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2003 300M Special Engine surge
Hi I'm new here. I just purchased a 2003 chrysler 300M Special last week and Love it. Haven't had any problems until today we were driving and all of a sudden the surged and started cutting in and out and the check engine light came on. We pulled over, then after a few minutes continued on our way. Then it never happened again and we were still an hour from home. ... Read More
Chrysler 300M Starting/Stalling problems
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2003 CHRYSLER M (stands for misbehaving!)
I NEED HELP, PLS. I have been periodically experiencing problems with my 300M. The car "dies" when I am driving it and it is extremely worrisome when this occurs. The engine light comes on after this happens. I live in Southern FL and have taken it to different dealers for repair. The last time it was fixed the cam sensor was replaced. The car has been working for about a year ... Read More
Chrysler 300M: auto-dimming side view mirrors
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Re: side view mirrors [tayl0rd]
This a bit old but, the reason for Chrysler only putting a dimming mirror on the drivers side is cost measure, they were trying to save money, but at the same time Chrysler was taking out options out of the newer 300M's, for example I have a 2003 Special M, mine does not have the passenger dimming side mirror, no courtesy lights on the front doors, just red reflectors, no lighted ... Read More
Chrysler 300M: Accessories & Modifications
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Re: 300M special body kits [kimchi]
I had a 1999 300M and fell in love with the ground effects package of the 300M Special. I went to my body shop and asked if I could order all the parts from Chrysler to make my car look like a Special. I wanted to add dual exhaust pipes and the Special already has the cutouts for them in the rear bumper facia. I also wanted to upgrade the tail ... Read More
Chrysler 300M
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Re: Looking at Purchase 2003 300M [bmcdonald]
I have a 1999 Chrysler 300m. Only about 23K miles, but I had the same problems with the speakers. I just reglued the door speakers last night. $3.19 for the bottle of Goop. Dang Beastie Boys anyways. I had a problem with the passenger door window switch, not making good contact. The guy at the dealer just played with the switch and it has worked ever since. I had a problem ... Read More
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Re: Looking at Purchase 2003 300M [jea3391]
Mine is a '99 with 178k miles. Things I've fixed so far: Fuel pump, brake rotors (front), electric cooling fans (they burned!), re-glued the speaker cones ($3.00 bottle of glue vs. $$$ for new speakers). Things that need to be fixed: Vacuum leak somewhere "out there", opaque headlight lenses (really bad). No window motor problems. I have had the cabin lights turn on by themselves maybe 3 times, which is really ... Read More
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Looking at Purchase 2003 300M
I'm thinking about purchasing a used '03 300M V6 w/autostick. It looks to be a very nice vehicle but I really don't know anything about Chrysler products as I've been GM for 25 years. Anyone out there have any opinions they are willing share good or bad with this particular model. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Jea
Chrysler 300M: Accessories & Modifications
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300M sideview mirrors
I have a 2003 300M, and I would like to install the 300M Special sideview mirrors that have the integrated side turn signal. I have been to my not so helpful local Chrysler dealer and they told me that the new mirrors are $400ea; and if different wiring harnesses are needed, the wiring will be an additional $900ea. Needless to say I almost fell over at the possibility of $1300 for ... Read More
Chrysler 300M
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Service Manual 2004 300M, Concorde and Intrepid
Service Manual 2004 300M: http://carfiche.com/manuals006/2004_chrysler_300m.zip 2004 300M, Concorde and Intrepid Technical Publications Supplement to be used with 2003 Body Diagnostic
Chrysler 300M: Problems & Solutions
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Re: 2004 300M any problems? [used300owner]
Re gas mileage: My wife and I have had a total of 4 300M's. The first, a 2000, had an EPA rating of 18-26, but got better gas mileage than the 2001 @ 18-27. Similarly, the 2 2003's we know own, have the worst gas mileage of all. My 2000 would get about 22.2 on mixed freeway/city driving to L.A. The 2001 would get about 21.3 for the same driving. My ... Read More
Chrysler 300M
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roadside service -- not!
I got an unpleasant surprise yesterday. My 2003 300M (9,500 miles) got a flat tire at work. I called Chrysler roadside assistance to change the tire (as I have done at least twice before with previous Chrysler/Dodge products). I was told that, beginning with the 2003 vehicles, roadside assistance was no longer available for flat tires! I would think that probably 50% of vehicle disablements would probably be due to ... Read More
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intermittent dash light flicker
This appears to be one of the "light show" features of the 300M that many have experienced. It is impossible to intentionally duplicate, so it is a Chrysler service department's dream -- could not duplicate problem! Since it can't be duplicated, it has never (to my knowledge) ever been repaired in any 300M. Hence no TSB. Both my wife and I have experienced this in our past 300M's (2000 and 2001), ... Read More
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gas mileage...
In my previous posts about gas mileage, my major complaint was that the gas mileage on the 300M got worse from the 2000 to 2003 model years, while the smog index reduced from 1.00 to .48, which, I believe, would reduce the gas mileage. If changes were made to the engine to reduce gas mileage, I feel that the EPA gas mileage rating should be changed accordingly. One other unfavourable variable ... Read More
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gas mileage
My leased 2000 300M got great gas mileage. When I turned it in, I bought a 2003 M. My wife recently got a new (demonstrator) 300M to replace her 2001, which was totalled. We have both noticed that the gas mileage has not been as good as the prior models (2000 & 2001). However, we have only 7,000 miles on each of the 2003's, so it may get a little better. ... Read More
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laurasdada
"Those "bubble" Chryslers were arguably the most handsome line of cars on the road (still are?)." I agree 100%! A few weeks ago, we were looking for a replacement car for my wife (she totalled hers). There were no deals on 300M's -- probably because the dealers couldn't get enough 300's to sell. I'll admit I considered buying a 300C (my wife would have taken over my 300M because she hates ... Read More
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laurasdada
Congratulations! I assume that the Beauty you refer to is your 99 300M and not the "Black Beauty" parked at work! With 2 2003 300M's in the stable, I don't plan on any replacements anytime soon. Interestingly, someone on the 300C board said Chrysler made a good move in ending the production of the "bubble" cars. I agree it may have been time to move on if for no other reason ... Read More
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pjyoung...
Sorry to hear about your tranny. Yours is a real exception -- I haven't heard of 300M mechanical transmission failures. I wish you luck with Chrysler on the extended warranty issue. I have found DC to be very bureaucatic on these issues. When I bought my 2003 M to replace the 2000 M I had on lease, there literally was a $500 rebate form in the mail to me. It was ... Read More
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test drove a Special and Crossfire
I went to a Chrysler Route 2003 test drive event in South Florida, in the parking lot of the Marlins ball park. They had Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep areas. I spent most of the time at the Chrysler area. They had a pretty tight course laid out with cones, plus a little drag strip with a stop sign at the end - first you are supposed to floor the gas pedal ... Read More
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bluesky999 & illini4-
bluesky999- Many of my previous cars have been RED starting with my first car at 16- a red 1963 Chrysler 300 convertible- NOTHING like Christine! Not a letter car, but 360HP with a, I think, 413CU engine. To me, sometimes a color can make or break the looks of a car. illini4- LOL......ONLY hundreds of negative comments about 300M/DC? Damn, I was aiming for THOUSANDS! There's still time. What you fail ... Read More
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a deal to good to be true.......
Anyone else get a special by-appointment-only offer to buy back your 99 300M by your dealer? I did and they said it was because the demand for the 99 is so great that they want to make me an offer on any other car, truck or suv on the lot that they are sure I will not resist (eye roll). I'm curious to how much truth there is in this so ... Read More
Chrysler 300M Care and Maintenance
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30000 mile service
I drive a 1999 300M. Went to my locale Chrysler Dealer for 30,000 service. Advised service writer that I wanted the Factory Recommended 30,000 service as specified in their Manual. I was informed that because we were in desert (Las Vegas) that they recommended their 30,000 service. I was not provided the listing of this service but assumed that it was relatively close the the Factory recommendation. I further advised the ... Read More
Chrysler 300M
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Fastdriver
Thank you for the link. Those were the wheels I was thinking about. They look better now than when I last saw them, but I still don't think they make the 300M look like a premium car. The car pictured looks like a rental car in my eyes, not a top of the line Chrysler. Cost cutting again. I did see a beautiful 300M the other day. I don't know what ... Read More
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daytona-
daytona- I agree with you. The CURRENT 300M's will still look good several years down the road. As for the Pacifica, I just read yesterday where Chrysler is now discounting them because they're not selling well. The article said that they didn't want to do this so early on, but they had no choice. I could have told them they wouldn't sell before they even built the first one! They pay ... Read More
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other things
I just got my 2003 EVIC unit and noticed the differance there. The controls for the Sun Roof changed and the buttons to control the computer functions changed I do not like the style of the 03 buttons at all the earlyer models looked much nicer to me. It is a shame that Chrysler handled the car (300M) the way they did. They should have continued to make it better. Ie ... Read More
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300M style
I parked my 300M in the lot with all the new Infinitis......I still think the styling of the 300M is ahead of the new cars...it just didn't look like it was a 4 year old design. Sigh....it is still the perfect car for me, if it would just stop breaking!! I read in the WSJ today that Chrysler was mounting a $100MM marketing blitz this summer to move cars, but there ... Read More
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Potential 2003 300M Buyer
Help !!! I love everything about the 300M and can get one at dealer cost (and the $3000 discount on top of it). Like it in white with Taupe interior by the way. However, I can also get a new 2003 Honda Accord V6 at dealer cost ($22,900). The 300M would cost me about $2,500-$3,000 more with the extras I want. My dilemma is making a decision to buy the 300M ... Read More
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Bigmike & pster
Bigmike- Where do you live? For quite some time now, Chrysler has had 0.0% for 60 months or $3000 cash back on all 2003 300Ms, Concordes, and Intrepids. In addition, the 2004's also have a $1000 rebate. I'm fairly sure this is everywhere--but I don't know why you haven't heard of it. pster- I wouldn't bet on the Accord rear end getting much of any design change. Usually, all Honda's go ... Read More
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Thanks for the info......
from beach15, topcut, and ottowrkr on my question about the 2004 300M. Sounds like I could buy the current design next fall as a 2004 model, or wait until sometime in 2004 for the redesign. topcut -- you said your info was from the website -- which site is that? I went to chrysler.com and all I found was 2003 info, no news on upcoming redesigns. Thanks.
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2003 Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals Meet
Please visit my request for a show of hands here on if you are interesting in attending the All Mopar meet July 12th and/or 13th in Carlisle, PA http://pub88.ezboard.com/f300menthusiastsclubfrm3.showMessage?topicID=59.topic
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More on decontenting...
Chrysler is even decontenting the brochures! The 2003 300M brochure has no specification page...that's right, no measurements, capacities...nothing! How do they expect anyone to make a buying decision? I'm getting disgustet with the whole decontenting situationn It's precisely why I left Ford for Chrysler in 1998. Soon it will be adios Dieter & Co.
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2003 300M
I recently picked up a 2003 300M brochure from the local five star and found that Chrysler has gone even further with its decontenting. Changes to the `03 M: 4-way power passenger seat (no longer 8-way) Rear headrests eliminated What do you all think of decontenting? I'd rather have them raise the price a few hundred bucks a year than start taking out features...
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splatt re: buyout on car
Well, the buyout on my 2000 M is just about exactly what the black book is according to the bank I leased through - not a D/C lease, a bank lease. Bank said I'd have to pay the full residual, which was pegged at lease time at 51-52% as I recall. Residual for a 2003 M is pegged at 42% right now. But at least in the case the dealer ran, ... Read More
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2003's & sales
Just to offer a glimmer of hope to otto, look at this beautiful, freshly delivered silver 2003 Special: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/290073.html As far as local sales go, about every dealer in the state (it's kind of small) has 1 2002 M left, and a few new 2003's. The, um, "less than stellar" 5* who worked on our M weekly has had a fully optioned 2002 Deep Sapphire & Taupe/Slate Special for about 5 ... Read More
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Beach - ?????
This is from Chrysler website: Configurator description of the top line sound system for a standard 300M: "Sound system with AM/FM Radio/CD Changer, Amplifier and 9 Infinity speakers. $440" 2003 Chrysler 300M SPECIAL Standard Features. Sound Systems > 360-Watt Amplifier > Integrated Rear Window Antenna > Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls > Six-Disc In-Dash CD Changer > Sound System with AM/FM Radio/Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer > Nine Infinity(R) Speakers in Nine ... Read More
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New 2003's
Here's a new "base" 2003 300M with a sunroof: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/290023.html 2003 Concorde Limited: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/280013.html 2003 Concorde LX: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/280023.html
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V8 Hemi Info From New Issue Of Autoweek
Chrysler on its way to putting V8 Hemi in next-generation 300M Outward appearances are deceiving: Word has it this rear-wheel-drive 300M replacement packs a Hemi V8. (Photos by John Johnson) Hemi. For such a short word, it carries tremendous weight for Chrysler and for those who associate it with Chrysler motorsports prowess and serious street-car muscle. As far as we can tell, the U.S. arm of DaimlerChrysler is well on its ... Read More
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fastdriver
I know! It's just so bizarre, but in 4 months, there's still nothing wrong with the "big ugly, plastic lego box." It's so weird to me, as with our 2 past Chryslers, by the 2 month mark they started making odd noises, usually rattling. Oh, and to not have one of our many "friends" at the "5-star" calling a few times a week...what a life! On June 22, we were headed ... Read More
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Murrayp1
I have had my Platinum 1999 300M since July 27, 1998. It now has almost 46K miles on it.Problems so far have been: 1) a loose radiator hose that had to have a clamp added to tighten it to stop some small leaking that I noticed; 2) a bad door lock activator (1); 3) a window motor (1); 4) Badyear tires (long gone now)5) light switch not going to parking lights ... Read More
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Toms99...
You're right...not much in the way of changes, but my wife does love the radio controls on the steering wheel in her 2001! The 300M is a great car from conception and if Chrysler wants to make minimal improvements moving forward, that's ok with me. But why regress with backward changes like no chrome exhaust tips? It concerns me that other unseen cost savings will be built into the 2003, since ... Read More
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leasing
Leased a loaded '01 in January, every option but chrome wheels & smokers package. Went with a 25 month, 60,000 mile Chrysler lease. NO down payment (why put a downpayment on a lease?) and the lease payment is $729/month. Only mods are wood dash kit and painted-on pinstripes. I drive it for business, and get most of the cost back on expenses. I have a Chrysler $0.00 deductible extended warranty, and ... Read More
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? 2001 M's Best Year
I'm really disappointed at DC's changes to the M for 02. I can understand a big rebate or even a price change considering the economy, but lowering the base equipment level on their "flagship" car is a BAD move. It hurts the Chrysler image. Not only that, according to my 5* the only interior color choice is now grey - light and dark but still just grey. (The wife & I ... Read More
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SHAME DC
DC LH cars' sale year to date has fell 30% to 50% precent!!!. CHrysler had winning design and good products, but they just seat there and watching them die!!! only 27000 300Ms up to now, at this speed, I doubt by 2003 can they sell 10000 300Ms? What the 300M special is about, drop ZF trany , it is not about cost, it is about image!!!
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2002 Chrysler 300m is about $1,000 less than 2001
Wow, those price cuts sure do rock. Starting MSRP for a 2002 300m is $28,995 with Destination while a 2001 $30,295. Gorsh, an Acura TL is $33,710! Hmmm it seems to me that everyone who is complaining about the 300m should either fork out the extra $5 grand for the imports or use that $5 grand for performance mods to make the 300m faster than any $34,000 Acura. Or better yet ... Read More
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fastdriver - that car looked quite cool all - got my first ding, after more than 2.5 years without a single one. I had to park in a pretty tight spot at a local McDonald's. Then a few minutes later this bimbo came out and walked over to her RAV-4 that was parked next to my M. I thought "maybe she will be careful". She wasn't. I saw her door bounce ... Read More
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